POV — Season 1, Episode 3: Fire From the Mountain

Episode synopsis

Based on the autobiography of Nicaraguan author Omar Cabezas, Fire From the Mountain is the lyrical, earthy, sometimes humorous account of the author's political journey from student activist to guerrilla to government official. Shaffer's last film, Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements, won an Oscar in 1985.

About POV

Since its 1988 premiere, this critically acclaimed documentary series has presented hundreds of films that put a human face on contemporary social issues by relating a compelling story in an intimate fashion. "POV" has won virtually every major film and broadcasting award available, including 38 Emmys, 22 Peabody Awards and three Oscars.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Acting Our Age
• E2American Tongues
• E4Knocking on Armageddon's Door
• E5Living with AIDS
• E6Las Madres: The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
• E7The Good Fight
• E8Louie Bluie
• E9Gates of Heaven
• E10Best Boy
• E11Rate It X
• E12Metropolitan Avenue